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Biggest Disapointment: Phillies, although they did come back in the last half and finished at .500.

Needing the most work between now and Spring: Red Sox. Not that they don't have good players, but something is definately wrong in Boston.

The most interesting possibilities for 2013? Astros. Going from the National League Central to the American League West. Let's put it this way, they can't get any worse. (Please do something - my Aunt Shirley is desperate for a winner!)

Biggest Disapointment: Phillies, although they did come back in the last half and finished at .500.

Needing the most work between now and Spring: Red Sox. Not that they don't have good players, but something is definately wrong in Boston.

The most interesting possibilities for 2013? Astros. Going from the National League Central to the American League West. Let's put it this way, they can't get any worse. (Please do something - my Aunt Shirley is desperate for a winner!)

I think the biggest problem with the Red Sox has been addressed. Bobby Valentine was the absolute worst manager to inject into that particular situation. I expect them to be much better next year. I don't know about competing for the east, but I do expect improvement.

Originally Posted by jimofbentley

But at least the Rangers have a chance with the Wild Card. I'm sure that they can bounce back and be competitive in the playoffs.

"Can" and "will" are two very different animals when it comes to the Rangers. Hamilton went from hero to absolute zero down the stretch.

In the NL Central, I find it interesting you didn't even mention the Reds. I think their division is a pretty open one and although I'd like to see the Cards take it, I think just about everyone has a shot.

Originally Posted by jimofbentley

I had thought about the Reds. These last few years they seem to start well - but then fade out mid-summer. Lack of player depth. Lack of something. This is one of the reasons I did not consider them.

Originally Posted by Michael Hanel

That is true, they do seem to have a lot of talent that somehow loses steam, but they have some really solid hitters (Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and the addition of Ludwick). Pitching is always their soft spot it seems. And injuries of course.

Originally Posted by Michael Hanel

Can't say I didn't warn you about the Reds I'm not entirely confident that the final rankings will look like they do at this point in the season though.

Originally Posted by jimofbentley

I just hope (for the sake of all those Reds fans) that they don't fade out like they have the last few years.

Originally Posted by Michael Hanel

It's hard to have Joey Votto on your team and still be bad. They do have some weak places on the team and durability is always a question on any team, but I think it'll be a close race.

Sigh: After winning the first two games on the road, Cincinnati loses all three games at home to lose the NLDS 3 games to 2. I expected them to "fade out", but not during the plalyoffs. My sympathies to everyone in Cincinnati.

That was a brutal, brutal series for the Cardinals. They went the way of the Reds. Such a disappointment. But I think they'll still have a good team in years to come. Although their pitching is really aging.

In the World Series, I'll pick the Tigers to swat the Giants, but I don't have nearly as much interest in following the big show since my teams are now out.